Hello everyone. This is a Bella/Alice pairing. I'm trying out this new story to see where it goes. If you have any questions please ask as I have been told I have a lot of unanswered questions in my stories. Stephanie Meyer owns Twilight and its lovely characters.
I swam. Hard. The griffin above me circled, gaining height as it prepared to dive bomb me again. I let my mind open and reached out to all the organisms within my immediate area. Only a couple of sharks and small fish. Dammit. I commanded them to move as far away as possible from me without expending too much energy.
I on the other hand, will have to expend a lot of energy. I didn't want to do this but I'd have to summon a pretty big creature. Gathering my strength I reached into my magic and grabbed a hold of it. Feeling the magic course through me I expelled it all at once in a mighty bellow. All the sea below me quieted down. Preparing for the inevitable battle that was to take place.
Suddenly the water around me was swept to the side as a massive body surged to the surface. The griffin must of realized something because it dived fast, straight into the erupting water which held my conjured hippocampus. I had to give credit to my magic, it could sure conjure beautiful creatures. The half horse half fish beauty shone majestically as a thousand water molecules sparkled off its red mane. With a mighty roar the hippocampus attacked and dragged the surprised griffin down to the depths. The waters calmed and reaching my mind out I sensed the life of the griffin slowly fade to nothing. Job done.
Using the last reserves of magic I summoned a pod of dolphins to ride me back home. Should take me three hours roughly. Charlie was so going to pay for sending me on this mission. Five days searching out at sea for a pompous griffin who wanted to steal humans caught fish. This was a child's quest.
I guess I should tell you about myself. I come from a long line of noble Nereid heritage. We are among the chosen species to protect the sea and it's life. And part of that job is keeping our secret safe from the humans. Even if it does mean killing creatures threatening to expose us. Unfortunately there seems to be no end to that, every newly born creature thinks they are invincible and demands power. Vampires are the worst. They are so arrogant they believe they are the only supernatural beings on this planet. That's almost as bad as the humans who simply believe all the different species are stories in books. Nearly every supernatural has immense speed and strength. Doesn't take much to blow up the egos of vampires.
Back to me. My name is Isabella Swan, Bella for short. I was born into a preordained job and have been carrying it out since the age of seven. I live wherever my mission is. My father, Charlie, is my supervisor and my middle man between me and the gods. Oh yeah gods exist. The three main brothers; Zeus, Poseidon and Hades govern the Earth and it's happenings. Poseidon has been given the role of protecting the sea. Unfortunately that has become more and more difficult with human development and Zeus will have to step in soon. So far he has ordered more births of protectors, and wallah! I am born to Charlie and my mother Renee, who happens to be a sea nymph. Thinking about it, it seems weird that an angel and sea nymph would produce a creature such as a Nereid, but they did and I couldn't be happier living with my parents. As a Nereid I have control of all aquatic life, I can summon any marine creature to my aid and also am a skilled hydro kinetic. Of course I have the usual starter pack for supernatural creatures; increased speed, strength and healing factors.
Enough about me though, I am nearly home. I can see my current house and ready myself to exit the water. I walk in to the little wooden cottage to find a perfect scene; Charlie and Renee are dancing in front of the oven while preparing my dinner. Have I said I loved my parents? They are amazing and so perfect for each other. Even if angels and sea nymphs had one true mate, they would be destined for each other.
"Bells! Your back later than I thought. Was the big bird too much for ya?" Charlie asked while pulling me into a hug.
"I have to talk to you about that. I am the strongest nereid alive and you send me on a mission to kill a griffin? It took literally two seconds to drown the poor thing. Shouldn't there be something harder uncle P wants me to kill?"
"Sweetie, you know as well as I do that Poseidon gives out orders fairly to everyone. Sure you may be his favourite but it doesn't mean special treatment." My mother replied giving me a strong hug.
"Yeah, like spending every holiday with us isn't special treatment." I exclaim earning two chuckles from them.
"Speaking of orders we are to be moved to Forks, Washington. Apparently a coven of vampires is settling there and is having problems with a pack of shape shifters." Charlie said while setting a bowl of soup in front of me.
"Wait the vamps know about shape shifters?" I ask in disbelief.
"Yeah apparently the tribe there thinks they were born to kill vampires or something so revealed themselves to the vamps."
"Anyway what your father is saying is that we have to go sort them out before they expose themselves." My mother finished for dad.
Finishing the soup I ran up stairs to pack my things. I wasn't usually excited for missions but something felt different. Like I was supposed to go there and meet these vampires.
Looking around my room I gathered my few belongings. Most of it was equipment given to me by Poseidon. My parents were already high ranking when I was born. Almost instantly I worked my way into Zeus's heart. When I turned seven years old, I was initiated into training for my predestined job.
"Bella, the transport is here." My mother shouted from the front door. I can't wait to see what it is this time. One of the perks of this job was the wonder and magic that was ingrained into you.
I was not disappointed. Three massive griffins all stood outside our garden. Their golden feathers catching the evening sun as it dipped below the horizon. Each had different undertones of colour. The riderless one was sprinkled with spots of dark crimson which shifted around it's body as it kneeled, awaiting my mounting.
"Is this some kind of joke? I literally came back from a mission concerning griffins." I whispered to my mother.
"Dear, I thought you loved travelling by griffin. And knowing Poseidon yes it most likely is. Just don't mention it to them ok." She whispered back.
Jumping up onto the magnificent beasts back I looked for a tuft of feathers to grab. Seeing only one which was an adequate size I grabbed it and told my steed I was ready. With a shriek from the leading griffin we were off, leaping into the sky. Mother was right I loved doing this. Feeling the warm air flow up and past you was amazing. We turned west and quickly made our way over the clouds.
So there it was. There will be longer chapters later on I promise. Bella meets a certain pixie in the next chapter :) Review please :)